This is my favorite all-time game.
A-Train, Transport Tycoon, A4 Networks don't come close
It looks like you've uploaded the VGA remake ? original was in EGA.
Start playing directly with complex economy, and put other levels to easy settings, for a begginning.
This way, you can put up some elaborate route regarding wanted goods here or there. that is a most enjoyable part
laying tracks with the keypad looks odd, but it is in fact a neat idea, regards to simplicity.
Thanks a lot Sebastianos, you seem a real fan too
Take a look at RailRoad Tycoon 2 and its add-on "the new century" and it is quite the same gameplay (despite Sid Meier did not contributed to the sequel)
both are simply my 1rst and 2nd favorites.
Don't know about the RRT 3
happy new year